03/05/20 Yokohama begins IR public consultation period Lawmakers have published draft IR policies with a one month public consultation period starting tomorrow.
02/24/20 Coronavirus: Yokohama postpones IR briefings The decision was taken to avoid large number of people gathering in confined spaces.
02/07/20 Yokohama provides more details on IR committee The committee will consist of seven people and will be entirely independent from the local government
01/30/20 IR development will increase tourism in Yokohama: Mayor Mayor Toshihide Hirahara talks up the potential economic benefit Yokohama can enjoy should it be granted a licence to develop an IR.
12/12/19 Wynn Resorts focus in Yokohama IR The company will be opening a new office on the 18th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower within the city’s Minato Mirai
12/07/19 Anti-casino groups launched an information website It includes links to relevant city documents, media articles, and a list of names and phone numbers of a dozen local anti-casino groups
11/26/19 Galaxy answered to eight Japanese cities and prefectures requests Galaxy wants to bid for multiple IR locations in Japan and is the only company trying to get both major urban
11/22/19 The Democratic Party of Kanagawa opposed to the Yokohama IR The Head Quarters will make some activities to see if the local people agree with the IR or not.
10/29/19 IR Promotion Council to be launched in November The Yokohama Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced the selection of a curated group to promote the city’s integrated resort bid.
10/22/19 Yokohama: RFC process for IR in motion Yokohama city has officially launched its RFC process, with concept proposals for an IR at Yamashita Wharf now being accepted.
